2023 SASQUATCH FESTIVAL

ART CONTEST

Come and join the Second Annual 2023 Sasquatch Festival ART CONTEST!!!!

We are accepting all art mediums. Photography, painting, sculpture, etc. We would like to see things that are themed around nature/The Shawnee National Forest. Bonus points if Squatch is in it or if it's of a Southern Illinois Landmark.

THIS YEAR, ALL OF THE ART WILL BE HANGING IN THE GEORGE T. DENNIS GALLERY AT SIC THE ENTIRE MONTH OF OCTOBER!!!!!!!

DEADLINES

Submission Deadline: September 18th

Artist Acceptance Notification: September 22nd

Art Delivered in person by: September 27th

Winners Announced: October 6th
Prize Pickup: October 7th at our booth

DETAILS

Submit images of your art to us by emailing artsalineco@gmail.com by SEPTEMBER 18TH.

PLEASE PUT "SASQUATCH ART SUBMISSION" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL. In the email please add your name, phone number and which category you are submitting for and what medium your work is.

We will notify those who’s art is accepted in to the show by SEPTEMBER 22ND. Art will need to be delivered in person NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 27TH. We will coordinate art drop off's with each person.

The show will run October 1st through 30th.

Winners will be announced October 6th and can come by our booth on the 7th at the festival to pick up their prizes.

PRIZES

We have prizes for 5 categories with prizes:

Best of Show - $250 visa gift card Sponsored by ARTSCO

Photography - $100 visa gift card sponsored by Stephanie Susie Photography

Traditional art (all mediums) - $100 visa gift card sponsored by Texas Road House (Marion)

Squatch art (any art that features Sasquatch) - $100 visa gift card sponsored by Stoneface Manor

Kids (0-17 years old, all mediums) - $100 Gift card sponsored by St. Stephens on the Hill

Each winner will also receive a “squatchie” trophy